What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gifted Teacher/Coordinator position at Jackson Co School District?
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of teacher in grades Pre-K-12, he/she shall possess the following:
The teacher shall:
To qualify for the position of teacher in grades Pre-K-12, he/she shall possess the following:
- Hold at least a valid Class "A" Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education and endorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she is assigned.
- Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
The teacher shall:
- Provide learning experiences for students commensurate with their ability and interest and which promote high expectations for all students.
- Develop a written lesson plan containing specific performance objectives.
- Monitor student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's records and utilizing test data to improve instruction.
- Provide a safe, orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Develop and maintain a classroom discipline plan in keeping with School Board policies and procedures.
- Be responsible for the supervision of students inside and outside the classroom as required by School board policy.
- Assist in selecting supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance learning.
- Participate in professional and staff development activities.
- Strive for excellence in all school-related endeavors.
- Cooperate with local and district staff in planning and implementing system-wide goals and objectives.
- Attend regular and called faculty meetings.
- Keep accurate records and provide students with feedback on completed assignments.
- Upgrade teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policy.
- Be punctual and conscientious in school attendance and participate in school-related functions as assigned by the principal.
- Clear any absence, as far in advance as possible, with the principal or his/her designee.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and regulations, administrative procedures, and School board policies.
- Maintain good public relations with parents and students.
- Assist in the continuing development of subject area curriculum objectives.
- Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Be cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school district.
- Be knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System, FLE skills in his/her subject area(s).
- Participate cooperatively in the supervision-evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement.
- Assist other teachers in the instructional improvement process.
- Work collegially with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skills.
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation.
- Assist with the Gifted Program district wide.